Jack vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Jack Rank #15

Beau Rank #69

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Jack or Beau more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Jack and Beau mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Jack and Beau boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.